Best Student Travel Survey Apps

205+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated June 2026

Out of 205+ student travel survey apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Student Travel Survey

#1

Student Travel Survey by E T C Institute INC

Editor's Choice

✈️ Travel

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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#2

rMove®: Travel Survey by Resource Systems Group, Inc.

Smartphone Survey App

Strong Contender

✈️ Travel

3.4😞(246 ratings)

Free

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This app collects travel habits and needs through in-app surveys and GPS data. It's used by invited participants to help organizations understand transportation patterns and improve communities. Participation is by invitation only and requires an access code.

What We Love

👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
🚀 Auto-fill feature learns user patterns
📍 Accurate trip tracking and location recording
🔋 Low battery drain (for some users)

Room to Improve

🔋 Severe battery drain issues
🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
📍 Location services malfunction

#3

Here Comes the Bus by Synovia Solutions LLC

Worth Considering

📚 Education

4.5😞(74K ratings)

Free

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Track your child's school bus in real-time and receive notifications about its location and their boarding/deboarding. This app ensures your child arrives at the bus stop on time and provides peace of mind regarding their safety and transportation.

What We Love

🚀 Helpful for tracking bus location
👍 Provides peace of mind for parents
💡 Useful concept for school transportation

Room to Improve

🐛 Unreliable and buggy
🚫 Inaccurate bus location data
⚠️ Unresponsive customer support

More Student Travel Survey apps to explore

Zum - Student Transportation

Zum - Student Transportation

Track Your Child's Rides

This app allows parents to easily track and manage their child's school transportation in real-time. Parents can view driver and vehicle details, receive notifications, and communicate specific instructions or changes to drivers. It aims to provide a flexible, efficient, and transparent student transportation experience.

Real-time ride trackingDriver and vehicle profilesPickup and dropoff notifications

Daily bus stop assignments.

This app provides parents and guardians with access to their student's daily bus stop assignments. It offers real-time bus tracking with customizable alert zones and estimated arrival times. Users can also complete electronic forms and communicate directly with the transportation department.

View student bus stop assignmentsReal-time bus tracking with GeoAlertsEstimated Time of Arrival (ETA) notifications

Safe specialty transportation

This app provides safe, tech-enabled transportation for children ages 6 and up. It connects families, schools, and organizations with thoroughly vetted CareDrivers for reliable rides to school and activities. Parents can track rides in real-time and receive notifications for peace of mind.

Vetted CareDrivers with 5+ years of experienceRigorous 15-point certification process for driversReal-time ride monitoring and GPS tracking

free with in-app purchases

by Firstgroup America Inc

This app helps K-12 parents and caregivers monitor their student's school commute. It provides real-time vehicle tracking, trip updates, and instant notifications for a stress-free transportation experience.

Real-time vehicle location trackingMonitor multiple students and transportation typesAccess trip details and updates

NS Travel Planner

NS Travel Planner

#1 OV app of The Netherlands

Plan your entire journey across the Netherlands, from door-to-door. Get real-time travel updates, check public transport options like trains, buses, and bikes, and manage your tickets and season passes easily.

Journey planning to any addressReal-time travel informationPublic transport bicycle and shared car hire

free with in-app purchases

Never miss the bus again

Track your student's school bus route in real-time and receive timely notifications about any changes or delays. This app ensures you never miss the bus again, providing peace of mind for parents and students.

Real-time bus trackingBus route informationDelay notifications

Rome2Rio: Trip Planner

Rome2Rio: Trip Planner

Discover how to get anywhere

This travel planning tool helps you discover and compare various transportation options worldwide. Simply enter two locations to instantly see routes, estimated costs, and travel times for trains, buses, ferries, flights, and car travel. It also suggests nearby accommodations for booking.

Compare global transport optionsInstant route and cost estimatesDetailed journey maps

American Travel Survey

American Travel Survey

by E T C Institute INC

This app facilitates household travel surveys for public agencies by automatically detecting and recording user stops. Participants log in with a PIN and review their trip diaries, providing details about each stop. User location data is used to map travel paths and confirm stops.

Household travel survey administrationAutomatic stop detectionTrip diary submission

Westat DailyTravel

Westat DailyTravel

by Westat, Inc.

This app collects detailed travel information for transportation studies, including visited locations and the context of each trip. The data gathered helps transportation planners forecast future travel and allocate public funds for improvements effectively. Participation is by invitation only for selected households.

Collects travel informationRecords visited locationsCaptures trip context (why, how, when)

Bus Tracking, Tickets & Guide

Explore over 20 cities worldwide with real-time bus tracking, interactive maps, and detailed stop information. Discover landmarks, attractions, and dining options with helpful facts and offers. Purchase tour and attraction tickets securely within the app.

Real-time bus trackingInteractive city mapsDetailed stop information

by Turning Technologies, LLC

Engage with live polls and assessments on your web-enabled device. This tool enhances learning by increasing retention and allowing instructors to gauge comprehension through real-time data collection. It supports various question types and provides tools for tracking progress and communication.

Real-time and self-paced pollingDisplay of questions and response optionsMultiple choice, hotspot, and short answer questions

School automation, anywhere.

This K-12 platform streamlines campus management for schools, handling student arrivals, departures, and attendance. It modernizes visitor and staff screening, ensuring accurate accountability for everyone on campus, especially during emergencies.

Campus movement managementAttendance trackingCampus wellness screening

Lone Star Travel Survey

Lone Star Travel Survey

by E T C Institute INC

This app facilitates household travel surveys for public agencies by inviting participants to log their trips. It automatically detects and records stops using GPS and device sensors, allowing users to review and submit their trip diaries. Participation is by invitation only, and data privacy is a priority.

Invitation-only participationAutomatic stop detection via GPSSensor data for stop confirmation

Moovit: Bus & Transit Tracker

Moovit: Bus & Transit Tracker

Metro Stop Finder, Train Times

Navigate urban transit with real-time arrivals, live directions, and instant alerts for buses, trains, and more. Plan your trips with confidence, pay fares digitally, and discover bike-friendly routes. Access offline maps and community insights for seamless city travel.

Real-time arrival informationStep-by-step live navigationDigital ticket payments

🗺️ Navigation

free with in-app purchases

Travel Planner & Routes Design

Plan and organize your journeys with this app. Design routes directly on a map, add multiple stops, and document important details for each location. Share your itineraries with others or export them for safekeeping.

Create and organize trips on a mapPlan routes with multiple stopsAdd notes and contact information for locations

Kango - student transportation

Kango - student transportation

Safe rides for kids

This app provides safe, pre-screened drivers for children's transportation needs. It allows for scheduling one-time or recurring rides to school, activities, or appointments, offering real-time updates and driver tracking.

Schedule recurring ridesBook drivers for activitiesPre-screened and trained drivers

free with in-app purchases

Bus Times App, Buy mTickets

Plan your bus journeys, track buses in real-time, and purchase digital tickets. Save favorite routes and stops for quick access. Manage your account and payments securely for a convenient travel experience.

Journey planningLive bus trackingDigital ticket purchasing

free with in-app purchases